US EditionHow Free Agency Signings Helped Patriots Return to Super Bowl
Mike Vrabel’s leadership and a defensive resurgence after coordinator change helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl with a top-10 defense allowing just two postseason touchdowns.
- Following late regular-season wins, Vrabel told players he has a chance to lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Seahawks.
- After back-to-back losing seasons, Vrabel instilled urgency into a roster with only 18 players with playoff experience, helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl.
- He has won each of his first three playoff starts, supported by receivers including Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas, as Maye leads the Patriots' offense.
- New England's defense has allowed just two touchdowns this postseason, with Zak Kuhr thriving after Terrell Williams took a leave, according to sources.
- Explosive returns and steady kicking give the Patriots extra scores as punt returner Marcus Jones produced long returns and rookie kicker Anthony Borregales has been reliable, connecting on 27 of 32 attempts including all four from 50-plus yards.
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